Material Planner / Buyer

Material Planner / Buyer

£25,000 - £30,000

Birmingham

Role Profile

Cast UK are looking to recruit a Material Planner / Buyer role for an expanding component sourcing and distribution business supplying Automotive and Aerospace clients nationwide. This role is a material planning opportunity which will suit a driven and enthusiastic individual who has a keenness to problem solve and identify opportunities to improve systems accuracy. My client is looking for someone who understands supply from overseas and can work in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Plan and schedule via MRP Exception Messages
• Manage Purchasing Master Data for the Commodity to ensure price and lead times are accurate maintained
• Create new part Request for Quotations (RFQ's).
• Ensure Purchase Orders (External and Intercompany) are placed in a timely manner to achieve request date and maintain customer satisfaction
• Manage Purchase and Invoice Price Variance reports (PPV) for commodity
• Vendor Expediting to maintain accurate delivery information
• Resolve Supplier Quality Notifications
• Regular liaison with suppliers, stores and internal teams
• Key day-to-day contact for broker to ensure readiness & escalation of any concerns for each flow of UK imports

• Co-ordinate all relevant import documentation; working with 3PL's & customs brokers. Ensure seamless flow of documentation & duty facilitation to carriers & brokers.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have

• previous experience in a Supply Chain environment, preferably in a similar position
• IT competence, working knowledge of MRP systems and Microsoft Office
• Some level of understanding of technical drawings is a plus
• Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills at all levels
• Expediting and negotiation skills, strong in decision making, prioritizing, problem-solving and work within strict deadlines

Client

Our client is an expanding distribution business based in Birmingham

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